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Professor David Atkinson, also from the University, has written a short and informative history of the city introducing the map.

He said: “The map is aimed at a wide public and we’re sure that it will be of interest to anyone who lives in, or is interested in Hull and its history. It is a unique contribution to Hull’s special year.”

Part of the historic map of Hull

Here are just some of the landmarks featured:

Paragon Station

The map also includes a gazetteer listing the main buildings and structures and outlining their histories.

When it comes to Hull Paragon it reads: “Opened in May 1848. Built by the York and North Midland Railway as the new terminus of the Hull-Selby and Hull-Bridlington Railway (opened 1846).

Hull Paragon station (Image: Simon Renilson)

"The train shed was replaced and the station extended 1903-5. Immediately south of platform 14 is the emigrant waiting room, built in 1871, in Anlaby Road as a reception centre for those travelling from Northern and Eastern Europe to America.”

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North Bridge

North Bridge in the late 19th century by Hull artist FS Smith

The gazetteer for North Bridge reads: "Replaced the North Ferry in 1541, to give access to the fortifications then being constructed on the east side of the River Hull. Original site uncertain. Rebuilt as timber and iron in 1676, and in stone in 1895.

"It was rebuilt again in 1870 as a horizontal drawbridge with hydraulic lifting gear. Replaced in 1931 by and electrically operated bascule bridge about 30 yards north."

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Bushdyke

The history of this site near Beverley Gate reads: "Medieval public well and water supply Bushdyke fed into the town ditch, immediately to the south of the Beverley Gate. This carried freshwater into Hull until the Mid 19C."

Drypool Bridge

Drypool Bridge in 1967

The gazetteer describes the history of this landmark as: "A swing bridge opened in 1889 between Salthouse Lane and Clarence Street. It was rebuilt as a bascule bridge in 1958-61. "

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Sisters of Mercy Convent, Anlaby Road

This landmark in Anlaby Road is described as: "Established 1857 in existing house. A new convent built on the grounds in 1874 closed in 1931 and was gutted by bombing in 1941. Demolished 1954. A branch convent was built in Wilton Street in 1900 and closed 1931."

Market Cross, Market Place

The history to this well-known road reads: "A medieval cross was rebuilt in the 1620s. It stood at the south end of Market Place a little to the north of the Guildhall. It was replaced in 1682 by a new domed ‘cross’ with a octagonal lantern. Demolished in 1761."